The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

Jacqueline Coyt of Port Chester, N.Y., shops during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

"Everything 50% Off," reads the sign attached to the Shun Mie Jewelry table during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

Shoppers hunt for bargins in front of the Vineyard Vines store during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

A man riding a bicycle rides past cars stuck in traffic during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

At left, Chris Goslin, manager of the Greenwich Running Company store, helps carry a young customer into his store during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

Danielle Espinoza of Port Chester, N.Y., carries her dog, Oliver, while shopping during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

Shoppers took to the street during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

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Sara Oshinsky of Greenwich shops in front of the Anne Fontaine store during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

At center, Jessica Bonuomo of Westchester, N.Y., shops at St. Mary Church during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

Angela Theodoratos of Oyster Bay, N.Y., looks at herself in a mirror while shopping for earrings in front of the Out of the Box store during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

Kathy Sandhu of Greenwich shops in front of Jacadi Paris during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

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Toni Blanchard, left, and her mother, Diane Blanchard of Greenwich, shop for jewelry at the Shun Mie table on Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days on Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The sales event takes place July 10 through 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is the organizer of the event.

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Shoppers during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days in central Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The 2015 sales event will take place July 9-12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. There are more than 140 Greenwich businesses expected to participate.

Shoppers during the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days in central Greenwich, Conn., Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. The 2015 sales event will take place July 9-12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Greenwich Avenue and nearby streets downtown. There are more than 140 Greenwich businesses expected to participate.

Many downtown Greenwich merchants are reporting that they did brisk business during last week's Sidewalk Sale Days. But for some establishments looking to bring in more customers, the event highlighted the obstacles posed by the town center's parking crunch.

"I think it was our best year ever, in my experience," said Anne Friday, manager of the Out of the Box women's clothing store at 73 Greenwich Ave. "We exceeded last year, in terms of sales.

"There was a nice combination of out-of-town and regular customers. There was constantly business, but it was never more than we could handle."

The sidewalk sales also gave a boost to the Avenue's restaurants.

"The sales are a very positive experience," said Vito Derario, manager of Meli-Melo at 362 Greenwich Ave. "They bring a lot of people to town."

Other businesses also benefited from the masses of shoppers that descended on the town center.

"It's always good to have new faces and customers and a new clientele," said Gus Sempertegui, manager of Greenwich Rx Pharmacy at 116 Greenwich Ave. "It helped business, definitely."

Sponsored by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, the Sidewalk Sale Days drew thousands to Greenwich Avenue and its side streets in a four-day showcase of Greenwich businesses from last Thursday to Sunday.

"It was a really festive and lively atmosphere," said Marcia O'Kane, the Chamber of Commerce's executive director. "There's a good feeling among everyone who comes out. It's a nice vibe and it brings out the community experience."

Thursday and Saturday were the busiest days, according to O'Kane. She attributed the activity on those days to the event's kick-off on Thursday and the presence of many families on Saturday.

Also buoying the sales were the many shoppers who took a day off to shop, a trend more noticeable than in previous years, O'Kane said.

More than 135 Greenwich businesses took part this year, including several based in other parts of town, compared with 120 last year, according to O'Kane.

Encouraged by the broad support for this year's sales, the chamber is considering the creation of an indoor version of the event, to be held in late January or early February.

"It would be beneficial because it would create traffic when there's usually not much going on," Ms. Friday said. "And we'd be able to move out the winter stuff, so we can buy for spring. We usually have a big winter sale, so we'd be able to dovetail that with this new event and get that extra promotion and marketing."

In the meantime, the frequent mismatch between parking demand and supply continues to be a concern for a number of merchants. Manny Greitzer, owner of Optical Options at 18 Greenwich Ave., argues that the parking situation during the sales could be improved by creating a bus service looping between the downtown and satellite parking sites such as nearby houses of worship or Greenwich High School. Such a system would also facilitate closing the Avenue to traffic for at least one of the sales days, Greitzer said.

"I would think if you have those shuttle buses, people could start at the top of the Avenue (where Optical Options is located) and walk down," Greitzer added. "I think the entire Avenue would benefit."

Other merchants are also quick to offer suggestions for next year's sales, such as handing out downtown maps with highlighted parking areas, deploying people to direct shoppers where to park and creating free-parking spots.

"I definitely think free parking can help," said Ann Spallone, store manager of Shoes `N' More at 251 Greenwich Ave. "I think it bothers people to come and have to pay a $25 ticket."

The chamber is aware of the strains on the downtown parking infrastructure and worked to help shoppers plan where to station their cars during the sales, O'Kane said.

"We knew parking might be an issue, so we did broadcast far and wide to bring walking shoes, park in a town parking lot or to park on side streets where permitted," she added. "And we promoted foot traffic. For this event, we really took a preemptive approach, and I think it worked."